Maryland Offers Up to $10,000 for Critical Home Repairs

If you live in Maryland and need to fix your home right away, there is help. The state just started a new program called the WholeHome Critical Home Repairs Grant Program.

This program gives money to homeowners who need to make important repairs. You can get up to $10,000 to fix things that affect your safety and health.

What Can You Fix With This Grant?

The grant money can help you pay for:

• Replacing your roof
• Fixing your heating or cooling system
• Repairing electrical problems
• Fixing plumbing issues
• Cleaning up mold or mildew

These repairs are important because they keep your home safe. A leaking roof or broken heater can make it hard to stay in your home.

Who Can Apply?

To get this grant, you must:

• Own a home in Maryland
• Make 150% or less of your county's median income

The median income is different in each county. Check your county's income limits to see if you qualify.

How Much Money Can You Get?

You can get up to $10,000. This is a grant, not a loan. You do not have to pay it back.

The money will go directly to pay for your repairs. It helps you fix problems before they get worse.

How to Apply

Applications opened on January 22, 2026. The program works on a first-come, first-served basis.

This means the first people to apply will get help first. When the money runs out, the program will close.

Apply now if you need help.

To apply, visit the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development website at dhcd.maryland.gov/Energy-Home-Repair.

Why This Program Matters

Maryland Secretary Jake Day said: "For too many Marylanders, a leaking roof, a broken furnace, or unsafe electrical wiring can be the difference between staying in their home and being forced out."

This grant helps families stay in their homes. It fixes problems before they become bigger and more expensive.

If you have urgent repairs, apply today. The money is available now, but it will not last forever.